Levitating Globe
A geographic conversation piece and intriguing magnetism demonstration in one, this unusual globe makes more than heads spin. An electromagnet and computerized sensor hidden in its display stand cause it to levitate motionlessly in the air. Give it a whirl or pass your hand around it without disturbing its magnetic field.
- 5 1/2"W x 8"H
- Ages 8 and up
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by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
78%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Educational (7)
- Attractive (5)
- Rotates easily (5)
- Well built / quality (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Desk (4)
- Gifts (4)
- Home decor (3)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Educational
- Quality Construction
- Rotates Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Desk
- Gifts
- Home Décor
- Office
Comments about Levitating Globe:
Looks amazing on the book shelf or your office desk. Was hoping it would keep rotating but now I don't mind so much since I go up to it everyday and give it a twirl. Love it!
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Comments about Levitating Globe:
Good Item to Look AT
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- Home Décor
Comments about Levitating Globe:
When noticed always starts a conversation. Poor construction, dull colors and much, much smaller than I expected
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- Attractive Design
- Educational
- Quality Construction
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Comments about Levitating Globe:
To bad that the purchasing dept, of National Geographics did not check to see if it works before putting it on sale. At 230 volts 50Hz it works in Europe, Australia etc. but not the United States which uses 120 Volt 60Hz. A lot of people wiil be diaappointed when they open up their gifts and find their globes don't work.
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- Attractive Design
- Educational
- Quality Construction
- Rotates Smoothly
- Was A Wonderful Surprise
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Best Uses
- Desk
- Gifts
- Office
Comments about Levitating Globe:
Was a unique gift
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Educational
- Quality Construction
- Rotates Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Desk
Comments about Levitating Globe:
This was a gift for my brother in Los Alamos, NM.
He is an Engineer at the Labs there, and really like his gift, for his birthday. I, was very pleased he enjoys it so much. Thank you.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Educational
- Quality Construction
- Rotates Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Desk
- Gifts
- Home Décor
Comments about Levitating Globe:
This item is displayed on a table along with other items of this nature.
I was intrigued by this product. It is well made and sturdy. I was expecting more plastic. The stand is metal, which I was pleasantly surprised about. The globes background, the ocean, color is a dark blue, which in my opinion is rather mysterious which I like.
All in all a great product.
Pros
- Educational
- Rotates Smoothly
Cons
Best Uses
- Gifts
Comments about Levitating Globe:
its a good gift for your kid..........
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- Educational
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Comments about Levitating Globe:
The product seems to function as described, but I was a little disappointed on the quality of the globe itself. It is dark blue, not black as shown in the photo and just has a "cheap" look to it.
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From National Geographic:Thank you for your feedback about this product. It appears that the instructions that accompany this globe may be misleading. We have contacted our vendor to correct them. Please note that this globe requires a power supply of 230 volts. The globe comes with an adapter that will work with 100 volts to 240 volts with a two-prong U.S. plug. The plug is UL-approved. It works in a 110-volt outlet.